An Appreciation Dinner for for Dr. Joe & Lonnie Troll

Since Joe Troll walked onto the UMass Campus in 1957 he has been affecting turfgrass industry students in a very personal way, teaching them that they are responsible for their own destinies. He understood that not only do students need knowledge, but they must build character and have a deep commitment to succeed in this industry. Though Joe, as tough as he was and with Lonnie by his side, demonstrated a parental fondness for all his students and members of the industry that has lasted well beyond those years in the classrooms of UMass. Many, maybe even thousands of careers were either launched or enlightened by the sincere interest Joe and Lonnie took in each friend and individual that have crossed their grassed paths.

Please, come and join in this tribute to Dr. Joe and Lonnie Troll. Celebrate Joe’s 31 years of service at the University of Massachusetts, and their more that 60 years of dedicated love and affection of the turfgrass industry here in New England and beyond!